As a truck driver, your main job is always to keep your eyes on the road while driving to steer clear of any trouble. However, unfortunately, there is something called attentional blindness that can make this harder than it might seem. Attentional blindness sets in when your brain struggles to process all of the things… Read more »
Did you know that there are more than 3.5 million truckers working across the country at the moment? Some of them work close to home and spend every night in their bed, while others spend most of the year out on the road hauling shipments from one place to the next. Nevertheless, regardless of their… Read more »
If you’ve ever been forced to drive a truck in high winds, you know how difficult it can be. While that’s true for all motorists, it’s especially true for truck drivers. Truck drivers could potentially put your own life and the lives of others at risk if you make one false move. Fortunately, there are… Read more »
How do you know if a truck driving candidate is truly “qualified” for a job? Here are some telltale signs. CDL in Hand First and foremost, a trucker will need to obtain a CDL from their state of residence. CDL stands for “commercial driver’s license.” In order to get a CDL, a trucker will have… Read more »
What are some things to know before using a truck driver placement agency? The Knowledge Base of Recruiters Consider some basic ideas about recruiters. How well do they know trucking industry terms? Can they speak a trucker’s language? Can they talk with all sorts of people from all sorts of backgrounds? Is their business all… Read more »
Fuel is typically expensive, isn’t it? If you’re just filling up a motorbike, it’s not too bad, but if you’re filling up a semi-truck, you’re going to need lots and lots of fuel and the costs add up over time. That’s why trucking companies are always looking for ways to save on fuel, as they… Read more »
If you haven’t been paying attention, here’s some news that came about this past March. There’s something called the DRIVE-Safe Act, which is a piece of legislation meant to ensure that there are more well-trained truck drivers available, in order to fill the shortage of drivers in the trucking industry. You can thank Congressman Duncan… Read more »
Summertime and the trucking is… hot. When temperatures rise above 90 degrees outside, trucking (and other jobs) can become “challenging” to say the least. While you can’t bring a blow-up pool with you, there are some ways to stay cool in the summer. Make Sure Your AC Is Ready to Blast First, when’s the last… Read more »
As recently as just 6 years ago, it was impossible for a deaf person to become a truck driver. However, that all changed in 2012 when the Department of Transportation opened the door to deaf people by telling them that they would be able to start truck driving careers if they had a safe driving… Read more »